{"id":10,"date":"2021-11-05T13:07:56","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T13:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jonathanlawton.co.uk\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2026-10-21T18:17:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:17:48","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jonathanlawton.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; z_index=&#8221;99999&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- 00 HEADER: Divi Code Module, first on the page. Fixed glass bar, light\/dark toggle, mobile menu uses the native Popover API. --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<header class=\"jl jl-nav\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"bar\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a class=\"brand\" href=\"#top\" aria-label=\"Jonathan Lawton, back to top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jonathanlawton.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Jonathan-Lawton.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\"><span>Jonathan Lawton<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<nav class=\"menu\" id=\"jl-menu\" popover=\"\" aria-label=\"Main\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a href=\"#about\">About<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a href=\"#expertise\">Expertise<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a href=\"#experience\">Experience<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a href=\"#recommendations\">Recommendations<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a href=\"#featured\">Writing<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a class=\"btn btn-solid\" href=\"#contact\">Get in touch<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/nav>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"actions\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><button class=\"theme\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Dark mode\" aria-pressed=\"false\"><svg class=\"moon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20 14.5A8 8 0 0 1 9.5 4a8 8 0 1 0 10.5 10.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"sun\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><path d=\"M12 2v2M12 20v2M4.9 4.9l1.4 1.4M17.7 17.7l1.4 1.4M2 12h2M20 12h2M4.9 19.1l1.4-1.4M17.7 6.3l1.4-1.4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><button class=\"burger\" type=\"button\" popovertarget=\"jl-menu\" aria-label=\"Menu\"><span><\/span><span><\/span><\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/header>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->(()=>{const d=document.documentElement,k='jl-theme',mq=matchMedia('(prefers-color-scheme: dark)'),b=document.querySelector('.jl-nav .theme');let s=null;try{s=localStorage.getItem(k)}catch(e){}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->const set=t=>{d.dataset.theme=t;b&&b.setAttribute('aria-pressed',t==='dark')};set(s||(mq.matches?'dark':'light'));<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->mq.addEventListener('change',e=>{if(!s)set(e.matches?'dark':'light')});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->b&&b.addEventListener('click',()=>{s=d.dataset.theme==='dark'?'light':'dark';set(s);try{localStorage.setItem(k,s)}catch(e){}})})();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->(()=>{const m=document.getElementById('jl-menu');if(!m)return;const l=[...m.querySelectorAll('a[href^=\"#\"]')];<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->m.addEventListener('click',e=>{if(e.target.closest('a')&&m.matches(':popover-open'))m.hidePopover()});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->const o=new IntersectionObserver(es=>es.forEach(e=>{if(!e.isIntersecting)return;l.forEach(a=>a.hash==='#'+e.target.id?a.setAttribute('aria-current','true'):a.removeAttribute('aria-current'))}),{rootMargin:'-45% 0px -50% 0px'});<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->l.forEach(a=>{const s=document.querySelector(a.hash);s&&o.observe(s)})})();<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_code][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- 01 HERO: Divi Code Module --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"jl jl-tight\" id=\"top\" aria-labelledby=\"jl-name\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"bento\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card hero\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">Director, Hixon Group<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"jl-name\">Jonathan Lawton<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Business technology specialist helping UK SMEs build resilience through secure, reliable and scalable IT.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"btns\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a class=\"btn btn-light\" href=\"#contact\">Get in touch<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a class=\"btn btn-ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonathanlawton85\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"card portrait\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jonathanlawton.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Jonathan-Lawton.jpg\" alt=\"Jonathan Lawton\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><figcaption>Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire<\/figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card stat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"eyebrow\">Experience<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><strong>20+<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Years in IT strategy, cyber security and cloud transformation.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card stat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"eyebrow\">Hixon Group<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><strong>2011<\/strong><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Founded and leading a trusted managed IT partner for SMEs.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card wide featured award\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M8 21h8M12 17v4M7 4h10v5a5 5 0 0 1-10 0z\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 5h3v2a3 3 0 0 1-3 3M7 5H4v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"eyebrow\">Gold Award 2026<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>EFMD Excellence in Practice<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Ecosystem Development, with Keele Business School, for the Staffordshire Cyber Resilience Programme.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card wide quote glass\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cHe has a first class approach to his IT services. With a can do approach, and the highest level of professionalism, he always finds a way to improve and upgrade the systems with very little or no interruption to the business.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"person\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">CT<\/span><\/p>\n<div><strong>Chris Taylor<\/strong><small>Client<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_fullwidth_code][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<!-- 02 ABOUT: Divi Code Module. \"Beyond the day job\" cards are not on LinkedIn; delete any you don't want public. --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"jl\" id=\"about\" aria-labelledby=\"jl-about\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap split\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"eyebrow\">About<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jl-about\">Technology that helps businesses grow safely<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"chips\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">Managed IT<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">Cyber Security<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">Microsoft 365<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">Azure<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">AWS<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">AI<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">Business Continuity<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">Digital skills<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"prose\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>I&#8217;m the Director of <a class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hixongroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hixon Group<\/a>, a UK managed IT services provider helping businesses build resilience through secure, reliable and scalable technology.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Over more than 20 years in IT strategy, cyber security and cloud transformation, I&#8217;ve guided organisations across Staffordshire and beyond to modernise their operations, safeguard their data and unlock sustainable growth.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Hixon Group has grown into a trusted partner for SMEs looking for proactive IT support, Cyber Essentials certification and robust cyber security. I also champion regional digital skills, including our free <a class=\"inline\" href=\"https:\/\/support.hixongroup.com\/article\/employee-cyber-security-awareness-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyber Awareness Training programme<\/a>, to help strengthen Staffordshire&#8217;s digital future.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"mini\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\">\n<h3>School Governor<\/h3>\n<pee class=\"muted\">Helping set the school\u2019s direction and hold leaders to account, with a focus on technology and online safety.<\/pee><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\">\n<h3>Charity Trustee<\/h3>\n<pee class=\"muted\"> Guiding strategy, governance and digital transformation for Disability Solutions West Midlands.<\/pee><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\">\n<h3><a class=\"stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/builtintheborough.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Podcast Host<\/a><\/h3>\n<pee class=\"muted\">Built in the Borough. Honest conversations with local entrepreneurs, filmed on location where they work.<\/pee><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_code][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- 03 EXPERTISE: Divi Code Module --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"jl\" id=\"expertise\" aria-labelledby=\"jl-expertise\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"eyebrow\">Expertise<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jl-expertise\">Where I help<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">From the helpdesk to the boardroom, practical technology leadership for SMEs.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\" style=\"--c:var(--accent)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 3l8 3v6c0 5-3.5 8-8 9-4.5-1-8-4-8-9V6z\"><\/path><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hixongroup.com\/it-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cyber security<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Information and network security, Cyber Essentials certification and plain English risk advice.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"link\">IT security services<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\" style=\"--c:var(--accent-2)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M7 18a5 5 0 1 1 1-9.9A6 6 0 0 1 19 10a4 4 0 0 1-1 8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hixongroup.com\/microsoft-365\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloud and Microsoft 365<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Cloud transformation, migrations and modern workplace solutions for PC and Mac teams.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"link\">Microsoft 365 services<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\" style=\"--c:var(--accent-3)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 14v-2a8 8 0 0 1 16 0v2\"><\/path><rect x=\"2\" y=\"14\" width=\"5\" height=\"7\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><rect x=\"17\" y=\"14\" width=\"5\" height=\"7\" rx=\"2\"><\/rect><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hixongroup.com\/managed-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Managed IT support<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Proactive support, IT service management, networking and technical support that keeps teams working.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"link\">Managed IT services<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\" style=\"--c:var(--accent-4)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><ellipse cx=\"12\" cy=\"5\" rx=\"8\" ry=\"3\"><\/ellipse><path d=\"M4 5v6c0 1.7 3.6 3 8 3s8-1.3 8-3V5M4 11v6c0 1.7 3.6 3 8 3s8-1.3 8-3v-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hixongroup.com\/cloud-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business continuity<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Backup, recovery and data recovery planning so an incident never becomes a crisis.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"link\">Cloud backup services<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\" style=\"--c:var(--accent)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M15.5 8.5l-2 5-5 2 2-5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hixongroup.com\/consultancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IT strategy and consulting<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Helping leaders shape business and technology strategy, and manage change with confidence.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"link\">IT consultancy<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\" style=\"--c:var(--accent-2)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 10L12 5 2 10l10 5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6 12v5c3 2 9 2 12 0v-5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/support.hixongroup.com\/article\/employee-cyber-security-awareness-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital skills<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Free cyber awareness training, workshops and talks that build confidence across the region.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"link\">Free cyber training<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_code][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- 04 PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHT: Divi Code Module --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"jl\" id=\"programme\" aria-labelledby=\"jl-programme\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card cta\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"eyebrow\">Staffordshire Cyber Resilience Programme<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jl-programme\">From a local problem to a Gold award on the world stage<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>In early 2024 we saw a surge in ransomware hitting local micro businesses. Working with Keele Business School, Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, we built a free training and diagnostic platform around one idea: many owners weren&#8217;t ignoring cyber risk, they just didn&#8217;t want to admit what they didn&#8217;t know.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"chips\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">Keele Business School<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">Staffordshire Chambers<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chip\">Shared Prosperity Fund<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"btns\"><a class=\"btn btn-light\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2026-EiP-Gold\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the case<\/a><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"facts\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Gold<\/strong><span>EFMD Excellence in Practice 2026, Ecosystem Development<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Free<\/strong><span>Training and diagnostic platform for Staffordshire SMEs<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Published<\/strong><span>EFMD Global Focus special issue<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li><strong>Dublin<\/strong><span>Presented at University College Dublin<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_fullwidth_code][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- 05 EXPERIENCE: Divi Code Module --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"jl\" id=\"experience\" aria-labelledby=\"jl-experience\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"eyebrow\">Experience<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jl-experience\">Two decades in IT<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">From defence information management to leading a managed services business.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ol class=\"steps\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li class=\"card now\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"when\">2011 to present<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br \/>\n<h3>Director<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"org\">Hixon Group Limited<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Leading a Microsoft Partner and Cyber Essentials certified MSP, helping customers shape business and technology strategy.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li class=\"card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"when\">2011 to 2014<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br \/>\n<h3>Service Relationship Manager<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"org\">EMIS Health<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Delivered training to NHS customers and staff, and linked system users with EMIS to support service quality.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li class=\"card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"when\">2006 to 2011<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br \/>\n<h3>Regional Information Support Officer<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"org\">UK Ministry of Defence<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Managed the iHub, records and information policy, and delivered data protection training.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li class=\"card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"when\">2004 to 2006<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><br \/>\n<h3>IT Operations Manager<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"org\">Interplan Leisure<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Kept infrastructure and production systems fit for purpose against company and regulatory standards.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ol>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_fullwidth_code][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- 06 CREDENTIALS: Divi Code Module. The marquee list is duplicated (second copy hidden from screen readers) for a seamless loop. --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"jl\" id=\"credentials\" aria-labelledby=\"jl-credentials\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"eyebrow\">Credentials<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jl-credentials\">Certified and always learning<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"marquee\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"track\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent)\">MCSE <span>Desktop Infrastructure<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-2)\">MCSA <span>Windows Server 2012<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-3)\">Kaseya <span>Certified Technician, RMM<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-4)\">Kaseya <span>Certified Administrator, Datto RMM<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent)\">Datto <span>Certified Practitioner, RMM<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-2)\">Datto <span>Certified Deployment Specialist<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-3)\">CompTIA <span>Network+<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-4)\">CompTIA <span>A+<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent)\">Microsoft <span>Windows and Devices (MPN16022)<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">MCSE <span>Desktop Infrastructure<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-2)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">MCSA <span>Windows Server 2012<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-3)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Kaseya <span>Certified Technician, RMM<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-4)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Kaseya <span>Certified Administrator, Datto RMM<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Datto <span>Certified Practitioner, RMM<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-2)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Datto <span>Certified Deployment Specialist<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-3)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">CompTIA <span>Network+<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent-4)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">CompTIA <span>A+<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li style=\"--c:var(--accent)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Microsoft <span>Windows and Devices (MPN16022)<\/span><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\" style=\"--c:var(--accent-2)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M22 10L12 5 2 10l10 5z\"><\/path><path d=\"M6 12v5c3 2 9 2 12 0v-5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"when muted\">2019<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Mercia Centre for Innovation Leadership<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Keele University Business School. Coaching and an innovation focused action plan for business growth.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\" style=\"--c:var(--accent)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"8\" height=\"8\" rx=\"1\"><\/rect><rect x=\"13\" y=\"3\" width=\"8\" height=\"8\" rx=\"1\"><\/rect><rect x=\"3\" y=\"13\" width=\"8\" height=\"8\" rx=\"1\"><\/rect><rect x=\"13\" y=\"13\" width=\"8\" height=\"8\" rx=\"1\"><\/rect><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"when muted\">Partner<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Microsoft Partner<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Hixon Group is a Microsoft Partner and Cyber Essentials certified.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card\" style=\"--c:var(--accent-3)\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"8\" r=\"6\"><\/circle><path d=\"M8.5 13.5L7 22l5-3 5 3-1.5-8.5\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"when muted\">10 certifications<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, Kaseya and Datto<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Technical depth across infrastructure, networking and remote monitoring and management.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_fullwidth_code][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- 07 RECOMMENDATIONS: Divi Code Module (includes its own small script) --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"jl\" id=\"recommendations\" aria-labelledby=\"jl-recs\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"section-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"eyebrow\">Recommendations<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jl-recs\">What people say<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">20 recommendations on LinkedIn from clients and colleagues.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"ctrls\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><button type=\"button\" data-dir=\"-1\" aria-label=\"Previous\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M15 18l-6-6 6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><button type=\"button\" data-dir=\"1\" aria-label=\"Next\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"slider\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-label=\"Recommendations\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"card\">\n<blockquote><p>A great mix of being informative and entertaining\u2026 There&#8217;s a real benefit to hearing from someone who&#8217;s been there, tripped and got themselves back up by learning from the mistakes.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"person\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">AS<\/span><\/p>\n<div><strong>Andy Spencer<\/strong><small>Fletcher Moorland<\/small><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"card\">\n<blockquote><p>Jonathan isn&#8217;t traditional in his approach to IT but is more innovative and forward thinking, which I think is really important for those businesses wanting to utilise IT to make themselves more efficient.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"person\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">VF<\/span><\/p>\n<div><strong>Vanessa Fuller<\/strong><small>Premier Tax Solutions<\/small><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"card\">\n<blockquote><p>Jon was always a &#8216;go to&#8217; person as a member of our team and now I am his customer, I&#8217;m pleased to say that his can-do attitude still prevails.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"person\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">PT<\/span><\/p>\n<div><strong>Paula Turnock<\/strong><small>Former manager at EMIS<\/small><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"card\">\n<blockquote><p>Jonathan and his team have been an excellent integration partner\u2026 Not only have they supported our head office &#8220;traditional&#8221; IT services but have allowed us to roll out new EPOS\/Back-office across multiple sites.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"person\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">RC<\/span><\/p>\n<div><strong>Rob Crossland<\/strong><small>Totally Delicious Limited<\/small><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"card\">\n<blockquote><p>From minor things like storage running low\u2026 to sending a replacement laptop to Tenerife to enable us to keep working whilst on a family holiday!<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"person\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">KT<\/span><\/p>\n<div><strong>Kevin Taylor-Murphy<\/strong><small>Client<\/small><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"card\">\n<blockquote><p>He&#8217;s always been there on the phone when needed\u2026 It also helps to have such an all round nice person on hand to talk you through some of the more technical tasks.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"person\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">CH<\/span><\/p>\n<div><strong>Craig Hancock<\/strong><small>Creative Director, client<\/small><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"card\">\n<blockquote><p>Fantastically technical and just all round nice guy! He&#8217;s seen me through some horrendous situations, but every time we&#8217;ve come through the other side and ultimately got the issue resolved.<\/blockquote><figcaption class=\"person\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">AJ<\/span><\/p>\n<div><strong>Alex Jennings<\/strong><small>City Electrical Factors<\/small><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"card\">\n<blockquote><p>I&#8217;ve seen what a dedicated and knowledgeable IT professional he is and what a great team he has. 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Give your team the skills to spot threats and protect business critical data.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"link\">Start training<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card post\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"thumb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/support.hixongroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Copy-of-Master-Support-Centre-Article-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"tag\">News<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/support.hixongroup.com\/article\/2026-efmd-excellence-in-practice-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hixon Group wins Gold at the 2026 EFMD Awards<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Recognised in the Ecosystem Development category at the EFMD Excellence in Practice Awards.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"link\">Read article<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card post\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"thumb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/support.hixongroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Microsoft-Loop-Getting-Started-Guide-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"tag\">Article<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/support.hixongroup.com\/article\/microsoft-loop-getting-started-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Loop: a practical guide to smarter teamwork<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Bring notes, tasks and ideas into one place, and keep your team aligned and moving faster.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"link\">Read article<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card post\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"thumb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/support.hixongroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Understanding-Cyber-Risk-A-Practical-Guide-for-Small-Businesses-1024x536.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"tag\">Article<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/support.hixongroup.com\/article\/understanding-cyber-risk-a-practical-guide-for-small-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Understanding cyber risk: a practical guide for SMEs<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Most businesses underestimate their risk. See where you may be exposed and what to do about it.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"link\">Read article<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card post\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"thumb\"><img src=\"https:\/\/support.hixongroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Employee-Awareness-Common-Types-of-Scams-Fraud-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><span class=\"tag\">Article<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3><a class=\"stretched\" href=\"https:\/\/support.hixongroup.com\/article\/employee-awareness-common-types-of-scams-fraud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scams your employees need to spot before it&#8217;s too late<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"muted\">Fraudsters rely on human error. Learn the key scams targeting businesses and how to recognise them.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"link\">Read article<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_fullwidth_code][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.9&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<!-- 09 CONTACT: Divi Code Module --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"jl\" id=\"contact\" aria-labelledby=\"jl-contact\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"card cta contact\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"eyebrow\">Contact<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"jl-contact\">Let&#8217;s talk about your technology<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Whether it&#8217;s cyber security, cloud, Cyber Essentials or a fresh look at your IT strategy, I&#8217;m always happy to have a conversation.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"contact-list\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonathanlawton85\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"3\"><\/rect><path d=\"M8 11v5M8 8v.01M12 16v-5M16 16v-3a2 2 0 0 0-4 0\"><\/path><\/svg><span><small>LinkedIn<\/small>Message or connect with me<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hixongroup.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"><\/circle><path d=\"M3 12h18M12 3a14 14 0 0 1 0 18M12 3a14 14 0 0 0 0 18\"><\/path><\/svg><span><small>Hixon Group<\/small>Contact the team<\/span><\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"foot\"><span>Jonathan Lawton, Director at Hixon Group<\/span><span>Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script type=\"application\/ld+json\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Jonathan Lawton\",\"jobTitle\":\"Director & Business Technology Specialist\",\"worksFor\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Hixon Group\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.hixongroup.com\"},\"address\":{\"@type\":\"PostalAddress\",\"addressLocality\":\"Newcastle-under-Lyme\",\"addressRegion\":\"Staffordshire\",\"addressCountry\":\"GB\"},\"alumniOf\":\"Keele University\",\"award\":\"EFMD Excellence in Practice Gold Award 2026, Ecosystem Development\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jonathanlawton85\/\",\"https:\/\/www.hixongroup.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/jonathanlawton.co.uk\/\",\"image\":\"https:\/\/jonathanlawton.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Jonathan-Lawton.jpg\",\"description\":\"Director of Hixon Group, a UK managed IT services provider helping SMEs build resilience through secure, reliable and scalable technology.\",\"knowsAbout\":[\"Managed IT services\",\"Cyber security\",\"Cyber Essentials\",\"Microsoft 365\",\"Cloud solutions\",\"Business continuity\",\"IT strategy\"]}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_code][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-template-blank.php","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Jonathan Lawton - IT Strategy and Cyber Security, Staffordshire<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Jonathan Lawton, Director of Hixon Group in Staffordshire. 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